England fast bowler James Anderson, set to retire from Test cricket next week, showcased his enduring brilliance with a seven-wicket haul in the County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. This performance comes ahead of his final Test match against the West Indies at Lord’s on July 10th.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has withdrawn from the singles competition at Wimbledon due to back surgery. He will play doubles with his brother Jamie in what is expected to be his last appearance at the All England Club. Murray underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his spinal cord just over a week ago and has been dealing with a number of injuries in recent years. He plans to retire after the Paris Olympics later this month.
India’s triumphant T20 World Cup win in Barbados saw the curtain fall on the T20I careers of two of the sport’s greatest, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While Rohit ends his T20 journey as the format’s highest scorer, Kohli leaves with a record-breaking 16th Player of the Match award in T20Is. Their contrasting styles, both crucial to India’s success, leave a legacy of innovation and evolution in the shortest format.
India’s recent T20 World Cup victory in Barbados marks a new chapter for the team as veterans retire and a new generation takes the reins. The Men in Blue will face a busy schedule of T20I matches over the next few years, aiming to defend their title in the 2026 World Cup hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is still unsure about his participation in the singles tournament, despite improving after back surgery. He plans to make a decision on Monday evening after physical testing, aiming for one last Wimbledon appearance before potentially ending his career.
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 international cricket after leading India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Jadeja, known for his exceptional all-round skills, expressed gratitude for the journey and highlighted the World Cup win as a career highlight. He will continue to represent India in other formats of the game.
BCCI President Roger Binny believes it will take another two to three years for the Indian T20 team to reach its full potential following the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the format. While acknowledging the abundance of talent in the IPL, Binny highlights the significant contribution of the two veterans and anticipates a transition period. Binny also reflects on the legacy of the 1983 World Cup triumph and the expectations that come with it, and addresses the speculation surrounding Rahul Dravid’s successor as head coach.
England has announced their squad for the first two home tests against West Indies, featuring the return of Chris Woakes and the inclusion of two uncapped players, Dillon Pennington and Jamie Smith. The series will also mark the retirement of England’s all-time leading wicket-taker, James Anderson, after the first test at Lord’s.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 internationals after guiding India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. This win marks India’s fourth T20 World Cup title, with Sharma playing a crucial role in the team’s success.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 International cricket following India’s World Cup triumph on Saturday. He will continue playing Test and ODI cricket for India.
